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| Reg. No. |
Finding Date |
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| 5.11.2.2 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.11.2.2: |
The FCCP shall ensure that the meals and snacks provided meet the current USDA/Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requirements that are adjusted according the age of each child. |
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| 2.3.8.3 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 2.3.8.3: |
The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCP; all individuals residing in the home; staff; and any individuals who are left alone with children have met ongoing background check requirements by submitting at least once every five (5) years a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and as required shall submit to fingerprinting. |
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| 6.1.2.1 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.1.2.1: |
Children shall be provided opportunities for moderate to vigorous play and gross motor activity outdoors on the premises or within a safe walking distance of the FCCH for at least sixty (60) minutes each day. For programs that operate less than four (4) hours per day, the FCCP shall ensure that children are provided at least thirty (30) minutes of outside physical activity each day. |
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| 6.1.2.4 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.1.2.4: |
The FCCP and/or staff shall be interacting with children during outside play. |
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| 6.1.4.1.1 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.1.4.1.1: |
Toys, materials and equipment shall be varied and available in a quantity that allows all children to benefit from their use, allows a range of choices, and reduces conflicts between children. |
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| 6.1.4.4.5 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.1.4.4.5: |
Screen time shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes daily per child or group of children except for school age children using technology to complete homework assignments, and a once per month two (2) hour movie. |
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| 6.1.5.2.1 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.1.5.2.1: |
Children two (2) years of age to school age shall experience frequent positive interaction with a consistent licensed FCCP and/or staff member that provides each child with the following opportunities throughout the day: * Face to face interaction; * A combination of individual, small group, and large group experiences; * Conversation with adults and peers during play, eating, and routine care; * Being read to and looking at books, individually and in a group; * Space and equipment to support developing gross motor skills such as catching and throwing, balancing, jumping, climbing, running and skipping; * Space and materials to support developing small motor skills such as using manipulatives, scribbling, drawing and writing; * Materials and experiences to support developmentally appropriate pre-literacy and literacy skills; * Materials and experiences to support developmentally appropriate mathematical and scientific concepts; * Open-ended play and activities; * Positive recognition of efforts, not just results; * Developmentally appropriate problem solving; * Materials, time and encouragement to engage in extended and complex play alone and with peers; * Experiences that promote social competence and cooperative play; * Encouragement to explore, experiment and initiate activities; * Developmentally appropriate independence; and * Time, space and encouragement to gain mastery through play and learning by doing. |
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| 6.2.2.2 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.2.2: |
The number of children served by the licensed FCCH at any one (1) time shall not exceed the maximum capacity allowed written on the license certificate. |
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| 6.2.2.3 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.2.3: |
The licensed FCCP must be present and counted in ratio at least 60% of the hours of operation. The licensed FCCP shall be responsible for the program, and actively engaged in providing child care and education services when counted in child/staff ratios. |
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| 6.2.2.4 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.2.4: |
The licensed FCCP shall ensure that the number of staff present meets requirements described in the chart below for ages of children, maximum group size, and staff/child ratios at any time of day. |
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| 6.2.3.2 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.2: |
The FCCP and/or staff shall appropriately hold, touch, smile and talk to children. |
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| 6.2.3.3 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.3: |
The FCCP and/or staff shall speak to children at their eye level. |
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| 6.2.3.4 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.4: |
The FCCP and/or staff shall be available and responsive to children, encouraging them to share experiences, ideas, and feelings. |
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| 6.2.3.5 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.5: |
The FCCP or at least one (1) staff member shall sit with children during meals and snacks. |
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| 6.2.3.6 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.6: |
The FCCP and/or staff shall listen to children with attention and respect. |
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| 6.2.3.7 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.7: |
Children shall be attended to when they cry. |
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| 6.2.4.1 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.4.1: |
The FCCP and/or staff may need to step away from the children to meet basic care needs throughout the day. This shall be time limited; and the FCCP and/or staff shall be able to hear all children of pre-kindergarten age and younger at all times; and shall be able to physically respond immediately. |
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| 6.2.5.3 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.5.3: |
The FCCP and/or staff shall use positive methods of guidance and behavior management that encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem and cooperation. |
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| 6.3.1 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 6.3.1: |
The curriculum shall be adapted to provide all children opportunities to participate in all activities that are appropriate to their age and development. |
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| 7.1.2.1 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 7.1.2.1: |
The FCCP shall have successfully completed pediatric first aid and CPR prior to being licensed and must remain currently certified. |
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| 7.1.3 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 7.1.3: |
Orientation of FCCP and New Staff The FCCP shall complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to beginning care for children. The FCCP shall ensure staff complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees shall complete the orientation training within one (1) month of their first date of working with children. The orientation training session shall include: * Basic knowledge of child growth and development; * Routine and emergency health protection of children including health related exclusions; * Safety and sanitation requirements including handling and storage of hazardous materials and disposal of bio contaminants; * Positive behavior management; * Supervision of children; * Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; * Safe sleep practices; * Administration of medication requirements; * Emergency and evacuation requirements; * Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; * Recordkeeping; * Transportation and child passenger safety; * Release of children; * Respectful engagement of families; * Preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, including information about the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse, sexual violence, grooming processes, recognizing the dangers of child sexual abuse, and other predatory behaviors of sex offenders; * Recognition of and response to the symptoms of common childhood illnesses; * Preventing the spread of infectious disease; * Providing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children; * Inclusion of children with special needs; * Guidelines for volunteers, trainees, and partner staff; * Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; * Background check requirements to include changes in situations, restrictions, and exceptions for those prohibited by these regulations; * Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and * Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available. |
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| 7.3.1 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 7.3.1: |
A Registered FCCP that operates a registered FCCH shall ensure and maintain documentation that he/she is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications prior to licensure or within twelve (12) months of initial licensure: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) Certificate or higher; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Association Credential) from the National Council for Professional Recognition); or * At least a Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont; or * At least successful completion of twelve (12) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC. |
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| 7.3.3 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 7.3.3: |
Family Child Care Assistant The FCCP shall ensure and maintain documentation that each Family Child Care Assistant is eighteen (18) years of age and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications: * At least is a high school graduate or has completed a GED and the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course within the first twelve (12) months of employment; or * At least is a high school graduate or has completed a GED and has successfully completed at least three (3) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC within the first twelve (12) months of employment; or * At least is enrolled in or is a high school graduate and graduate from a State Board of Education approved Human Services Certificate Program that emphasizes child development or early childhood education. |
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| 7.3.6 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 7.3.6: |
Substitute A substitute is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is able to comprehend basic written format, and is a high school graduate or has completed a GED. |
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| 7.4.4 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 7.4.4: |
All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations. |
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| 3.2.3 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 3.2.3: |
It is the responsibility of the FCCP to ensure that staff and partner staff working with children in the FCCH understand that abuse and/or neglect of children is against the law and that all child care workers are legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect as specified in the rule 3.2.2 of these regulations. |
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| 3.3.1 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 3.3.1: |
The FCCP shall keep all required records, schedules, materials and equipment used to operate and maintain the FCCH in good order and in locations appropriate for day to day access. |
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| 3.3.3 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 3.3.3: |
The FCCP shall establish a system for taking attendance, including documentation of the time when each child arrives and departs each day he/she attends the FCCH. The FCCP shall save all daily attendance records identifying the hours of children's attendance for at least twelve (12) months from the date that care is provided. |
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| 3.3.4.1 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 3.3.4.1: |
The FCCP shall maintain a complete and up-to-date enrollment file on-site for each child enrolled in the FCCH. A complete file shall contain, at minimum, the following information: * A completed child's admission form signed and dated by the parent that includes the first date the child attended the FCCH and the days and hours the child is regularly scheduled to attend the FCCH; * The child's name, current home address and current home telephone number; * The child's date of birth; * Name, address and all applicable current telephone numbers for parents; * Name, address and all applicable current telephone numbers for at least two (2) other people designated by the parents as emergency contacts; * Names for all persons authorized to pick the child up from the FCCH; * Record of an annual physical and health history as required in the rule 5.1.2 of these regulations that includes the name and telephone of the child's primary health care and dental care providers (if the child has a dental care provider); * A description of any special medical, developmental, emotional or educational needs of the child including allergies, existing illnesses or injuries, previous serious illnesses or injuries and any prescribed medication including those for emergency situations; * Written authorization from the parent for the FCCP to be able to obtain emergency medical care and transportation; * Child's immunization record or Vermont Department of Health approved exemption document as required in the rules in section 5.1.3 of these regulations; * Written permission from parents for the FCCP to transport the child, if transportation is provided, as required in section 5.10.6.6.1 of these regulations; * Written permission from parents for child to participate in swimming activities, if swimming activities are a part of the program, as required in the rule 5.10.5.1 of these regulations; * If applicable, a copy of court orders on custody and visitation arrangements as required in the rule 3.5.4 of these regulations; and * If applicable, any obvious injuries discovered and documented on daily health check as required in the rule 5.3.2 of these regulations. |
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| 3.3.6.1 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 3.3.6.1: |
The FCCP shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.6.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children, staff evacuated, time taken to evacuate, and notation of the drill conducted while children were sleeping or resting. Evacuation records shall be kept for two (2) years. |
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| 3.3.7.3 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 3.3.7.3: |
Within six (6) months of initial date of employment, the FCCP and all staff shall maintain an up-to-date BFIS Quality and Credential Account. Documentation, verification of qualifications, and all annual professional development activities as specified in the rules sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS. |
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| 3.3.7.5 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 3.3.7.5: |
The FCCP shall maintain a current list of the staff, persons who reside in the FCCH, and non-parental volunteers, as applicable, in BFIS. Any changes shall be reported through BFIS within five (5) working days of the change. |
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| 5.1.2 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.1.2: |
General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment the FCCP shall obtain documentation of the child's age appropriate well care exam from the parent. Documentation shall include information regarding any health conditions and medications that may impact the care of the child. |
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| 5.1.3 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.1.3: |
Immunizations: The FCCP shall maintain documentation in the child's file of each child's current immunization status. * Immunization records shall include the immunization administered and the date of each immunization. The immunization record should be updated after each additional immunization has been received. * If an enrolled child is in the process of complying with immunization requirements in accordance with the Vermont recommended immunization schedule, documentation in the child's file shall include the required Vermont Department of Health form. * If a child has not had a required immunization due to a Vermont allowed exemption, documentation in the child's file shall include the required Vermont Department of Health form. |
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| 5.2.1.1 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.2.1.1: |
The FCCP shall ensure that adults and children wash their hands: * Upon arrival at the FCCH; * Before they eat, prepare or handle food; * Before and after handling raw meat; * Before feeding children; * After toileting or diapering; * After cleaning; * After taking out the garbage; * After handling animals; and * After outdoor play. |
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| 5.2.1.3 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.2.1.3: |
The FCCP shall ensure the hand washing procedure include the following steps in order: * Use of warm running water and liquid soap; * Moistening hands with water, applying soap, and washing hands for a minimum of twenty (20) seconds; * Rinsing hands under running water; * Drying hands with a single use towel or paper towel; and then * Disposing of the towel. |
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| 5.2.1.8 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.2.1.8: |
The FCCP and/or staff shall wash the hands of children who are unable to wash their own and provide developmentally appropriate guidance and supervision to help children learn and practice healthy hand washing. |
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| 5.2.3.11 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.2.3.11: |
Each diaper changing procedure shall include: * Preparation: assemble supplies, staff member washes hands, prepares changing surface with either a disposable covering or ensure that the surface was recently cleaned and disinfected and bring the child to the diaper changing area. * Dirty Phase: remove soiled diaper and cleanse diaper area of the child. * Clean Phase: put on clean diaper, dress child, and wash the child's hands. * Clean up: clean and disinfect the diaper changing surface, dispose of diaper, and staff member washes their own hands. * Record diaper change. |
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| 5.2.3.13 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.2.3.13: |
A licensed FCCP shall post the diaper changing procedure at each diaper changing area. |
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| 5.3.2 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.3.2: |
Daily Health Check Upon arrival into the FCCH staff shall observe each child for symptoms of communicable disease and signs of injuries. Any obvious injuries shall be documented along with any comments from the parent pertaining to the child's condition. This documentation shall be maintained in the child's file for a minimum of 365 days. |
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| 5.4.1.1 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.4.1.1: |
The FCCP shall ensure that each child, except school age children, has an individual crib, port-a-crib, cot, mat, or bed that is safe for the child's age and development, in good repair, and used by only one child each day. No child shall nap directly on the floor or on furniture not designed for sleeping. Cribs or port-a-cribs shall be used for children under the age of twelve (12) months. Children shall not nap in cribs or port-a-cribs if they are physically able to climb out unassisted. |
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| 5.4.1.4 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.4.1.4: |
Cots, mats, and mattresses shall be nonporous or have nonporous coverings. Each child shall be provided clean, individual bed linens either by the FCCP providing them or requiring parents to provide them. No child shall nap directly on nonporous coverings. |
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| 5.4.1.8 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.4.1.8: |
Bedding used by a child shall be stored in a manner that prevents contact with bedding used by other children. |
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| 5.4.3.2 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.4.3.2: |
Children shall not be required to sleep. Children who do not nap shall be provided space and equipment for quiet play. |
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| 5.6.2 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.6.2: |
The FCCP shall ensure that only staff, who have completed a training course, approved by the Division, administer medication in the FCCH. |
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| 5.6.5 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.6.5: |
The FCCP shall ensure that written permission from parents to administer medication must include all of the following information for each prescription and non-prescription medication administered to children: * Name of the child; * Child's date of birth; * Any medication allergies; * Name of medication; * Dosage to be given; * Time when medication is to be given; * Route of administration (mouth, ear, nose, topical, inhalation); * Reason for the medication; * Start and end dates for administration of the medication; and * Any special instructions. |
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| 5.6.6 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.6.6: |
The FCCP shall ensure that all prescription medication is in its original container, properly labeled for the child, and administered prior to the expiration date on the container. |
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| 5.6.11 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.6.11: |
The FCCP shall ensure that all medication and non-medications described in the rule 5.6.10 of these regulations shall be securely stored and inaccessible to children. |
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| 5.10.1.1 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.1: |
General Safety: The FCCP shall ensure the physical facilities of the FCCH, grounds, equipment, and toys present no hazard to the health, safety and well-being of the children. |
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| 5.10.1.2.3 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.2.3: |
On the basement level, at least one (1) exit shall be directly to the outside of the home. Bulkhead type doors are prohibited as exits. If the basement is used, one (1) of the exits may be a window provided the window is no more than forty-four (44) inches from the sill of the window to the floor and has a minimum opening of at least twenty (20) inches wide by twenty-four (24) inches high. The window shall be accessible to children and staff and easy to open. |
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| 5.10.1.2.4 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.2.4: |
The FCCP shall ensure that each floor of the home, and in the corridor to access the home in an apartment building, has an operating smoke detector as well as a smoke detectors in the immediate vicinity where children sleep. The FCCP shall ensure carbon monoxide monitors are located outside of rooms were children sleep. |
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| 5.10.1.2.5 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.2.5: |
There shall be at least one (1) easily accessible dry chemical fire extinguisher which has at least a 2-A: 10BC classification. This fire extinguisher shall be maintained in operating condition. It shall bear an official tag, properly signed, attesting to current operating condition. |
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| 5.10.1.2.6 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.2.6: |
The extinguisher shall be visibly mounted to the wall near an exit door. |
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| 5.10.1.3.4 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.3.4: |
The FCCP shall ensure that drinking water is potable by meeting Vermont standards at all times or shall provide bottled water for drinking. |
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| 5.10.2.3.2 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.10.2.3.2: |
All food shall be stored in containers that are dated. Food items used by or intended for specific children shall be plainly labeled. |
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| 5.10.3.1.2 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.10.3.1.2: |
The outdoor play area shall include a provision for shade. |
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| 5.10.3.1.3 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.10.3.1.3: |
The outdoor play area shall be fenced or otherwise protected from traffic and other hazards. Fencing or natural barriers, such as hedges or other clear land boundaries, shall prevent children from exiting and allow for safe supervision of outdoor play. |
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| 5.10.3.2.1 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.10.3.2.1: |
All outdoor play equipment is sturdy, safe, clean and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. * To prevent entrapment, no openings in equipment shall be between 3.5 and nine (9) inches. * Chains on swings shall have protective coverings and swing seats shall be made of soft materials with no sharp edges. |
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| 5.10.4.5.1 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.10.4.5.1: |
The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCH, its furnishings, and toys are kept in a clean and orderly condition. |
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| 5.11.4 |
02/10/2022 |
| Regulation 5.11.4: |
Drinking water shall be readily available to children at all times. |
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